Fatwa No : 4326

Rotary International – a Masonic Zionist organization

Fatwa Date : Muharram 10, 1433 / 5-12-2011

Question

What are the Rotary and Lions clubs which operate in Egypt and other Arab countries? What is the position of Islam and Al-Azhar University in this regard?

Answer

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

According to the Handy Encyclopedia of Contemporary Religions and Sects, Rotary International is a Masonic organization that is powered by international Zionism and known as the Rotary Club.

The first Rotary Club was founded in 1905 in Chicago by the attorney Paul P. Harris. Chesley R. Perry was the secretary of Rotary International, who continued to expand the activities of this organization until he retired in 1942. In 1974, the movement expanded with around 327,000 members in 6,800 clubs in 80 countries and geographical areas around the world. The movement continued to expand until it had many branches in Arab countries.

In 1921, the first Rotary Club was established in Palestine, followed by others in Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Lebanon. Beirut is the headquarters of all the Middle East societies. These societies operate within the framework of Zionist plans through the Masons who control them. They are, in turn, practically and theoretically connected with international Zionism. Members of this organization pretend to provide humanitarian services to improve ties between followers of different religions. They achieve their goals through organizing international assemblies, lectures and conferences which call for inter-faith convergence, eliminating differences between various religions and eliminating discrimination between mankind on account of their different religions. However, the real target of this organization is that the Jews can mix with other people under the guise of love and brotherhood. In this way, they would be able to gather information that would help them achieve their economic and political goals and spread certain traits that lead to social disintegration.

The evidence for this is that membership is only given to important prominent figures who have influence over their societies. Also, its membership is conferred, not acquired.

The Lions club is a group of clubs that apparently work in the field of community services. However, it is also one of the affiliates of international Masonry which is powered by Jewish figures. The idea to establish clubs for businessmen emerged in 1905 in different parts of America. It is similar to the Rotary clubs.

Due to their ideas and goals which serve the enemies of Islam first and foremost, such clubs that are spread in Islamic and Arab societies are among the most destructive organizations in the world and are extremely dangerous to Islam and Muslims. Below is the Fatwa of Al-Azhar Fatwa Committee in this regard:

In the name of Allaah, the Most-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful.

To all Muslims. This is an announcement from the Al-Azhar Fatwa Committee concerning the international Freemasonry organization and other affiliated clubs such as Rotary and Lions.

Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad , is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah The Almighty to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions.

Using all available moral and material weapons, many enemies wage a war against Islam and Muslims. They plot against Islam and Muslims, but certainly Allaah The Almighty grants Muslims victory and honor. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {Indeed, We will support Our messengers and those who believe during the life of this world and on the Day when the witnesses will stand.} [Quran 40: 51] One of the weapons they use is establishing clubs under the guise of brotherhood and humanity, yet they have their real hidden goals. Masonic clubs and other affiliated organizations, such as the Rotary and Lions Clubs, are among the organizations that undertake this mission. They belong to the most dangerous and destructive organizations that are powered by Jews and international Zionism. Their real target is to have the upper hand all over the world by way of destroying religion, spreading moral and ethical chaos and using people to spy on their own countries in the name of humanity. Therefore, Muslims are forbidden to join such clubs. They must maintain their sense of belonging and follow the guidance of the Prophet , who commanded Muslims not to be of those who say: If people act righteously, then we would do the same; and if they act unjustly, then we would do the same. Rather, he commanded Muslims to adapt themselves to act righteously if others act righteously and not to act wrongfully if people act wrongfully. [At-Tirmithi on the authority of Huthayfah ]

It is the duty of Muslims to be ever alert so as not to be deceived. Muslims should have their own clubs which adopt clear targets and ends, for Islam has nothing to fear and nothing to hide.